Joseph Franz III Joseph Franz III 6'3" | 295 lbs | OL/DL West Mecklenburg | 2028 State NC is a massive and versatile prospect in the trenches who has the frame to play multiple spots at the next level. At around 6’3″ and 300 pounds, Franz already possesses college-level size as a 2028 prospect. He has the strength and mass to plug gaps and create problems on the interior, but he also has enough athletic ability to line up on the edge in certain fronts. His combination of size, versatility, and developmental upside makes him an intriguing prospect whose stock could continue to climb as he develops.

I picked Franz for our All-Breakout Team, and wanted to get him into the rankings before the season started. He’s a strong, tough interior lineman who battled injury last year and still played well. This year, he looks bigger, stronger, quicker, and healthier, and he could be one of the best linemen in Charlotte.